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‘Came in to check... boom’: Woolworths manager says $23m Lotto winner was unaware

20 people have now become multi-millionaires via Lotto wins this year.

Luxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votes

The PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.

Opinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reform

OPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.

'I don’t care if you don’t like my music': Darude on Sandstorm's enduring legacy

The EDM icon will celebrate 25 years of Sandstorm at Synthony in the Domain next March.

'King of the world': Former POW, NZ's oldest man celebrates 108th birthday

The 108-year-old attributes his longevity to never smoking or drinking.

Paul Henry's daughter on traumatic twin birth and parenting journey

The 5-month-old twins have cast their magical power over their grandparents.

Lotto Powerball: One lucky winner scoops $23m prize

Someone has scooped the giant prize in the lead-up to Xmas.

Coromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murder

Man appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.

'Sent to his death': Slain cop's mother seeks watchdog probe after son's murder

A police report suggests Hunt could have used his car as a weapon after coming under fire.

Terrorism charge laid against 'Kiwi jihadi' still believed to be in a Syrian prison

Mark John Taylor is believed to be in a prison in northern Syria.

Lotto Powerball: $20m jackpot remains unstruck, rolls over

A total of 19 punters have struck the jackpot in 2024 and been crowned multimillionaires.

Iwi Chairs appeal to King Charles over Treaty of Waitangi concerns

Forum warns King Charles: 'Ensure the Government respects its honourable partner role.'

Cultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News Update

Cultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ Herald

6 Ways to make good coffee when camping or travelling

Adventures away from home shouldn't mean mediocre coffee.

Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive

Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith

BNZ CEO admits denying sex toy brand an account was wrong call

'We didn’t get it right and we need to fix it.'

Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas

Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.

Red carpet premiere for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Sir Peter Jackson, Brian Cox and Andy Serkis chat about the film and the future of the Lord of the Rings franchise. Video / Mitchell Hageman, Sonna Studios